Administration of Nitrous Oxide by Medical Assistants for Painful Procedures in Outpatient Pediatric Settings

Managing pain and distress in children experiencing procedural pain is a priority in pediatric care. Nitrous oxide (pre-mixed formulation of 50% nitrous oxide to 50% oxygen) is widely used to alleviate anxiety or pain during care procedures in various medical domains. This pharmacological intervention is safe to administer to children. Administration by non-anesthesiologist personnel is widespread throughout the world, though it is almost exclusively performed by doctors and nurses. The purpose of this study is to describe the experience of nitrous oxide (N